Warmer temperatures confirmed for the weekend

Thank goodness. We're shivering while we type this.

It's a pretty miserable day today.

The forecast for the afternoon is prety bleak, with it rain being predicted for Leinster and much of Ulster. Highest temperatures are set to be between just 8 and 11 degrees with moderate easterly breezes and, to be honest, we're feeling it.

Thankfully, Met Eireann have confirmed that warmer temperatures are on the way, with us seeing a boost on Saturday, which will increase again on Sunday.

Here's the weekend's official forecast:

Saturday

Saturday will be a bright and mainly dry day with sunny spells. It will be cloudier in Munster with some rain or drizzle through the morning, but brightening up here also in the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 10 to 14 degrees with moderate to fresh easterly breezes - coolest in the east and mildest in the west.

Sunday

Mainly dry and bright, with a mix of cloud and sunny spells, however that bit cloudier in the north with the odd patch of light rain or drizzle possible here. Top temperatures of 11 or 12 C., in eastern coastal counties, but 13 to 15 C., elsewhere, in a moderate easterly breeze. Cool overnight with occasional clear spells. Some rain or showers developing in eastern coastal counties. Lowest temperatures 3 to 6 C.

A jump of five or so degrees is definitely what we need right now.

Unfortunately, it seems we'llbe back to the cold next week (we can't keep up!), with early forecasts predicting it will be chilly, with potential frosty nights ahead.